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During the new-wave 1980s, four lovable losers who embraced classic rock somehow were signed to a major label. Today on Soundcheck: the story of one of the sloppiest, most beloved ban... (episode)
For music fans, defining the term "indie rock" can be a bit complex -- even controversial. Today on Soundcheck, find out why Blender magazine’s list of "The 100 Greatest Indie-Rock Al... (episode)
The pope says he's dissatisfied with modern sacred music in the Catholic Church, and is looking to force a return to traditional sacred music such as Gregorian Chant. Today, we find o... (episode)
The hundreds of photographs in the new book "Punk 365" capture the frenzy of a musical genre as it evolves over three decades. Author Holly George-Warren explains how she compiled the... (episode)
Holiday shopping is tough enough. Buying music for friends and family is even tougher. Three music critics join guest host Katherine Lanpher to offer tips on what CDs to buy your frie... (episode)
Rock musicians are thought to be rowdy rebels. But a growing number of them are spending their free time with the ultimate gentleman's game: Golf. From Lou Reed and Neil Young to Huey... (episode)
Never mind food, water, and shelter. If you could take one album to a desert island, what would it be? Music critics who answered that question for a new anthology explain their picks... (episode)
Grocery stores, a radio network, and thousands of British citizens are swearing off music for 24 hours. Today on Soundcheck, we talk to the musician behind the U.K.'s annual No Music ... (episode)
The space formerly home to CBGB will soon house a men's clothing boutique. But the club's memory lives on in a new DVD set that brings to life classic performances from the famed rock... (episode)
Tommy Ramone, the last founding member of the storied New York punk band The Ramones, died Friday. He was 65. Listen to John Schaefer interview Tommy on Soundcheck in 2007 about "It’s...
It took six different actors and dozens of musicians to portray Bob Dylan on the big screen. Today on Soundcheck, Newsday film critic Gene Seymour joins us to preview the unusual stor... (episode)